Winchester Rural School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Winchester, Canterbury 7958 · Timaru District
#155 of 187 contributing schools in Canterbury
#1009 of 1,559 nationally
About Winchester Rural School
Winchester Rural School is a state contributing located in Winchester, in the Timaru District territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 121 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 44.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 155th of 187 ranked contributing schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (48th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (33th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 8.3%; pacific students 1.7%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)457
- Roll size (10%)121
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-16.8%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)–
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)–
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Winchester Rural School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 457
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 121
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -16.8%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 8.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 1.7%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Winchester Rural School has changed over time.
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Schools near Winchester Rural School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Waihi School
Temuka · Private full primary · Years 1–8
140 students · 1.9 km away
Opihi College
Temuka · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
273 students · 5.7 km away
St Joseph's School (Temuka)
Temuka · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
110 students · 6.0 km away
Temuka Primary School
Temuka · State contributing · Years 1–6
215 students · 6.3 km away
Arowhenua Maori School
Arowhenua · State full primary · Years 1–8
42 students · 7.3 km away
Geraldine Primary School
Geraldine · State contributing · Years 1–6
278 students · 11 km away
Geraldine High School
Geraldine · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
598 students · 11 km away
Pleasant Point Primary School
Pleasant Point · State full primary · Years 1–8
245 students · 14 km away
St Joseph's School (Pleasant Point)
Pleasant Point · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
47 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Wharenui School
Riccarton · State full primary · Years 1–8
441 students
Ashburton Borough School
Allenton · State full primary · Years 1–8
255 students
Pūtahi Belfast School
Belfast · State full primary · Years 1–8
453 students
Waikari School
Waikari · State full primary · Years 1–8
36 students
South New Brighton School
South New Brighton · State full primary · Years 1–8
393 students
Christchurch East School
Christchurch Central · State full primary · Years 1–8
301 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Winchester Rural School a good school?
Winchester Rural School has a Success Index (NZ) of 44.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #155 of 187 in Canterbury. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Winchester Rural School rank in Canterbury?
Winchester Rural School ranks #155 of 187 contributing schools in Canterbury and #1009 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Winchester Rural School?
Winchester Rural School had 121 students in 2026, a change of -17% over five years.
Is Winchester Rural School a primary school or a secondary school?
Winchester Rural School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Winchester Rural School?
There are 9 schools within 15 km of Winchester Rural School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.